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If your question wasn't answered below, please contact Ilana Thombs or Cori Pickwick at EventsTeam@idoc.net.
Q: Where is the conference located?
A: The conference will take place within Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Conference Center.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: Events are offered free as a benefit for IDOC Members. Not an IDOC Member? Cost to attend is valued at $975, however we are offering a discounted rate of $300 to give you a chance to experience IDOC in person.
Q: What airport should I fly into?
A: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Q: How do I get to from the airport to the hotel?
A: Disney's Magical Express picks you up and takes you from Orlando International Airport to your Disney Resort hotel, while our luggage service delivers your bags from the plane to your room. Departing is also a breeze with our Resort Airline Check-in Service and return transportation to the Orlando International Airport. Reservations are required. We recommend you make your reservations at least 30 days in advance. Make your reservation today!
Q: I'm driving. How much is parking?
A: Disney offers plenty of parking. Valet is $33/day, Self is $19/day. For IDOC Conference attendees, parking is free!
Q. What is the hotel room rate?
A. The Coronado Springs offers two types of hotel rooms. To stay in the Resort/Campus, the room rate is $209 per night, excluding taxes. To stay in the Gran Destino Tower, the room rate is $259 per night, excluding taxes. Click here to book your room now.
Q. Why should I stay at the event headquarters hotel?
A. Discounted hotel rate, free parking, easy access to all event functions, and better networking opportunities by staying where your peers are staying!
Q: Can I bring a guest to the conference?
A: If your guest is an OD or staff member, please have them register for the meeting. Any other guests not associated with an optometric office are not allowed to attend the conference but are welcome to attend any afterhours events or receptions.
Q. Do I need to pre-select the courses I want to attend?
A. Roundtables are the only option that must be selected in advance, by 1/15/19.
Q: Is there childcare provided?
A. At IDOC, family matters, as a part of our ongoing commitment to our members, we're offering free daily childcare while you're attending The Connection. Space is limited, so be sure to register today. You will be able to select this as an option within your registration.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Most attendees dress in business casual. The meeting rooms can get cold, so bring a jacket.
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| Full Name | Practice Name | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Sless | Hereford Eyecare Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Caitlyn Smartt | Spring Hill Eyecare | Optician |
| Jennifer Smith | Aldridge Eye Institute | Associate OD |
| Emily Smith | Nashville Eye Group | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Missy Smith | Cutlerville Eyecare | Office Manager |
| Erin Sonneberg | iSee VisionCare | Practice Owner OD |
| Marc Sorsky | Marc E. Sorsky, O.D. | Practice Owner OD |
| Cassie South | Nashville Eye Group | Billing Specialist |
| Brian Spittle | The Eye Place Optometry, PC | Practice Owner OD |
| Norma Spittle | The Eye Place Optometry, PC | Practice Owner OD |
| Jennifer Stark | Douglas L. Stephenson, O.D., P.A. | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Paul Stauder | Precision EyeCare | Practice Owner OD |
| Leanne Stauder | Precision EyeCare | Optician |
| Richard Stegen | North Country Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Douglas Stephenson | Douglas L. Stephenson, O.D., P.A. | Practice Owner OD |
| Christine Stephenson | Douglas L. Stephenson, O.D., P.A. | Office Manager |
| James Stepp | Integrity Eye Care | Optician |
| Jennifer Stewart | Norwalk Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| James Stickel | Drs. Cripe, Stephens, & Stickel | Practice Owner OD |
| Amanda Stomoff | Miamisburg Vision Care | Office Manager |
| Denise Strader | Williamsburg Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Deborah Sulligan | Valley Forge Eye Care | Optician |
| Rob Szeliga | Spring Hill Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| Peter Tacia | Pleasant Optics | Practice Owner OD |
| Jill Tamsett-Schmidt | Island Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| Janette Tan | Advanced Vision Family Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Kyle Tate | Insight Eyecare PLLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Kristine Tatum | Alafaya Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Clint Taylor | Taylor Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Kelly Taylor | Drs. Cripe, Stephens, & Stickel | Office Manager |
| Joseph Terravecchia | Premier Eyecare of Cranberry | Practice Owner OD |
| Tasha Thurston | Advanced Eyecare and Contact Lens Center | Office Manager |
| mary tibbits | Perceptions Eye Health & Wellnes | Optometric Technician |
| James Tuel | Advanced Family Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| George Tzepos | Seymour Optometric Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Christopher Udina | Concord Family Vision | Practice Owner OD |
| Riley Uglum | Eye Care Associates Of New Hampton | Practice Owner OD |
| James Vann | VisionArts Eyecare Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Cindy Vann | VisionArts Eyecare Center | Office Manager |
| Vivienne Velasco | iFocus Vision Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Jasmina Vickers | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Maureen Villatoro | Dr Dan's Family Eye Care | Optician |
| Chris Voss | Spring Hill Eyecare | Optometric Technician |
| Briana Walter | Bailey Eye Care | Other |
| Amy Ward | Aloma Eye Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Krystal Washington | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Sheena Weigart | Davis Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Wendy Wendel | K & K Eye Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Jennifer Whitehouse | Dover Eye Care PC | Office Manager |
| Garrett Whitmore | Alma Optics | Practice Owner OD |